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Rail Services

On Track Plant

Our On Track Machines

On Track Plant

We operate and maintain the largest, most advanced fleet of On Track Plant in the UK.

Plant plays a major role in our business and our machines have the flexibility to work on all types of track layouts, including modular designs, S&C and plain line track to the highest levels of quality and efficiency.

Our Tampers

Our On Track Machines

On Track Plant

Tampers vertically position the ballast with a small circular motion, when the necessary depth has been reached the ballast is set in motion and compacted under the sleepers. Our tampers offer continuous high capacity tamping with simultaneous ‘Dynamic Track Stabilisation’ allowing high speed line hand back after track renewal and maintenance activities.

Our On Track Machines

Our On Track Machines

Our On Track Machines

Our Kirow 1200 is a heavy-duty rail-based crane with a maximum lifting capacity of 125 tonnes and offers precision lift and carry functionality. This allows our crane to lift a load and travel to the required location within a worksite. The crane can be used for multiple tasks, including lifting sections of track during replacement works, installation and removal of overhead line gantries,.

Rail Freight

Our On Track Machines

Our On Track Machines

We are a national Rail Freight operator with a reputation for providing effective, safe, secure and reliable services across all market sectors.

Since 2007, we have been operating an ever-expanding portfolio of Rail Freight services throughout the UK

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